Answer:
It breathes fire in fairy-tales
What is born long, dies short, and spends its life leaving a trail?
A locked sphere without hinges or key. Break me open and golden treasures you'll see
A man without bones whose flesh is cold. A man unthinking who is always shrinking. Who is he?
A piece of paper that determines the academic fate of kids everywhere.
They're actually great swimmers now, but later they will become excellent hoppers.